The beautiful, artistically carved stone structure of Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple rises amid expansive gardens on a 23-acre property in Gandhinagar (Gandhinagar district). It comprises 6000 tonnes of pink sandstone and is steel-free. The temple is 108 feet tall, 240 feet long, and 131 feet wide. 

It is worth noting that Vastu Shastra created this modern Hindu structure. The complex's focal feature is the structure enshrining Lord Swaminarayan's seven-foot-tall gold-leafed Murti (idol). The temple is very popular among pilgrimage places to visit in Ahmedabad.

It is an ideal blend of contemporary and traditional values. Aside from Lord Rama searching for his kidnapped wife, the visitor can observe Shravan, the faithful son, the Pandavas losing a dice game at the Hastinapur palace, and so on. Visitors can also see Sabari's protracted wait for Lord Rama and Draupadi's humiliation in the Kaurava Sabha.

The Hall of Harmony juxtaposes various religions. A parikrama of 365 stone pillars surrounds the monument. The Akshardham Centre for Applied Research in Social Harmony (AARSH) is a futuristic research centre with an extensive library, study stations, and archives. Enlisted academics get exclusive access to the library.

History of Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple

The British Imperial Government commissioned Swaminarayan to build a temple in Ahmedabad, completed in 1822. The temple attracted admiration from Sir Dunlop, who allocated 5,000 acres in Kalupur. The temple plays a significant role in community development. The government gave extra land to the following community of Narayan Nagar.

What is unique about Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple?

One of the top attractions in Delhi is the Akshardham Temple, which features more than 234 exquisitely carved pillars, nine complex domes, twenty quadrangle spires, and 20,000 statues of Indian spiritual leaders. A temple must be in the Ahmedabad tour package.

Is Akshardham temple of gold?

Gold is the only metal that is positively present in the main temple. Gold leaf covers the idols of the gurus and Swaminarayan. The remaining features are hand-carvings of red sandstone or marble, including nine domes, 234 pillars, and 20,000 statues.

Which god is Swaminarayan?

Ascetic and yogi Swaminarayan, also called Sahajanand Swami, inspired the Swaminarayan Sampradaya. His devotees consider him a manifestation of Krishna or the pinnacle of Purushottama.